Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northeast Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $980 (20 Rentals)

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property at 1926 Kearny St NE

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1926 Kearny St NE

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property at 966 Mt Olivet Rd NE

$1,399

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$1,399

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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966 Mt Olivet Rd NE, Unit 2

966 Mt Olivet Rd NE
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property at 1652 West Virginia Ave NE

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1652 West Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1

1652 West Virginia Ave NE
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property at 1255 Meigs Pl NE

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1255 Meigs Pl NE

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Cheapest Available Northeast Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Washington area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Carrolton priced from $1,200. The Edwards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Northeast Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The EdwardsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Brookland DC Co-LivingBROOKLAND | Fully Furnished | Utilities Include...1BR,1BA$1,225
Edgewood Commons 601StudioStudio,1BA$1,248
1221 Raum St Ne1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Washington, DC

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Washington area is the $2.40 price per square foot 4B 4x2 Conventional Model at Brookland Manor in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $3,311. The second greatest value Northeast Washington apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH Model at The Residences at Gateway starting at $2,085 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookland Manor4B 4x2 Conventional4BR,2BA$2.40
The Residences at Gateway2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.14
1316 Adams St NE, Unit 11316 Adams St NE2BR,2BA$2.44
Parkway Plaza2BR LARGE M-LEVEL 1 WIC2BR,1BA$2.39
1245 Raum St NE, Unit Unit 11245 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$2.24
1107 Penn St NE, Unit #31107 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.11
1213 Raum St NE, Unit 41213 Raum St NE2BR,1BA$2.31
1221 Raum St Ne1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.81
The FranklinStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39
The EdwardsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Northeast Washington, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Northeast Washington?

There are currently 311 Apartments for Rent in Northeast Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,057 to $16,132. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northeast Washington ranging from $980 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northeast Washington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northeast Washington ranges from $980 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,638.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northeast Washington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northeast Washington range from $2,000 to $7,138, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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